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Major Westpark Tollway study to focus on capacity, ease of access
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones is leading the effort to improve transportation along the Westpark Tollway with a proposed study supported by multiple stakeholders in the region. (Courtesy Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority) To keep pace with growth in the area, Harris County is seeking engineering firms…
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New Community Center Under Construction in Fort Bend County
A new community center is coming to Fort Bend County this fall. Located at the corner of Avenue E and 2nd Street in Rosenberg, the Rosenberg Community Center will be leased to the Boys and Girls Club to conduct their programming. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston is a youth development organization serving…
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Local Gardening Experts Offer Free Irrigation Class for Katy Area Residents
With temperatures climbing as summer approaches, so will the frequency of watering home landscapes. But how much water does your yard really need, and how can you avoid high utility bills while keeping your yard adequately watered and healthy?. The Fort Bend Master Gardeners will help answer your questions on…
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Plans to reenvision Houston area’s Westpark Tollway are in the works
In an effort to alleviate traffic, officials from Harris and Fort Bend counties are embarking on a study to reenvision the Westpark Tollway.
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Fort Bend ISD talks 2023-24 budget amid legislative uncertainty
Fort Bend ISD has identified two budget scenarios for fiscal year 2023-24. (Courtesy Pexels) Due to uncertainty about the outcome of the Texas legislative session, Fort Bend ISD has identified two budget scenarios for fiscal year 2023-24. The details: District Chief Financial Officer Bryan Guinn gave the FBISD board of trustees an update on the…
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Precinct 3 Update with Commissioner Meyers
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Infrastructure Planning Division. will host an informative event titled “Precinct 3 Update with Commissioner Meyers” on Wednesday, June 21st from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner Meyers will be informing members on updates for Precinct 3.
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Why does it sound like sheep are outside my house every time it rains?
HOUSTON – Listen to the sound on the video at the top of this article and you could think that someone in Fort Bend County had sheep in their yard. However, it’s not a sheep. It’s a toad. Yes. Seriously. A toad. And likely, many of them.
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Second Annual AAPI Festival to be held May 20
On Saturday, May 20, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., the Office of Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host Office the second Annual AAPI Festival, a celebration of Asian-American and Pacific Islander culture, at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 SH-36 Rosenberg. This event, which is free and open to…
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HCC dual credit program graduates record number of area students
Top: HCC Dual Credit program graduation ceremony at Stafford Municipal School District (Photo courtesy of SMSD) Second through fourth photos: HCC Dual Credit program graduation ceremonies at Marshall High School, Hightower High School, and Willowridge High School. (Photos courtesy of FBISD) A record number of Fort Bend and Stafford students…
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Fort Bend Education Foundation awards $769,574 to Fort Bend ISD!
For the 31st consecutive year, the Fort Bend Education Foundation has awarded grants to support Fort Bend ISD teachers and schools! During the annual Grant Awards program, held May 9 at Kempner High School, the Education Foundation presented Fort Bend ISD with a check for $769,574. That amount includes:. $546,129…
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Commissioner Lesley Briones Seeks to Re-envision Westpark Tollway
In the fastest growing region in Texas, Precinct 4 is exploring potential ways to redesign the tollway and build a more sustainable, equitable future. Harris County, TX (May 17, 2023) — Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones announced a study to re-envision the Westpark Tollway, from the Beltway 8 west to the Harris County-Fort…
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Local Summer Reading Challenge for Kids, Teens, and Adults Starts May 29
Fort Bend County Libraries presents special reading challenges during the summer to encourage reading among children from birth and up, as well as teens and adults. “All Together Now” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Online registration for the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge, which takes place at all Fort Bend County Libraries…
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FBJSL Awards a Community Assistance Grant Benefitting Katy ARTreach
The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) has awarded Community Assistance Fund (CAF) grants to Katy ARTreach and Young Audiences of Houston. ARTreach has been awarded $1,650.00 for ear set microphones to help upgrade their sound equipment. ARTreach programs serve children at risk, including homeless, troubled youth, and families in transition. They combine mentoring, education,…
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Precinct 1 Commissioner Vincent Morales Announces Re-Election Bid
Leading the Way Through Effective Leadership, Sharing Information, and Building Relationships. Today, Commissioner Vincent Morales announced that he would be seeking re-election to the Fort Bend County Commissioner’s Court to continue serving the citizens of Precinct 1. “I am pleased to announce that I will be running for re-election…
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Libraries Now Offer Free Email Alerts For New Titles
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) buys thousands of new books, movies, and CDs each year. Library users can now get weekly email notifications for the newest titles and be first in line to check them out!. FBCL offers a free weekly “Wowbrary” email showcasing the latest arrivals at the libraries….
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Fort Bend woman recounts call from friend saying she’d been sexually assaulted by Arcola officer
A 27-year-old Fort Bend woman recalled for a federal jury Tuesday receiving a phone call from her best friend in November 2019 saying she’d been raped by an Arcola cop who pulled her over after a night of clubbing. She testified that her friend sounded “numb” yet her words conveyed emotion.
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LIBRARIES’ SUMMER READING CHALLENGE FOR KIDS, TEENS, & ADULTS STARTS MAY 29
Fort Bend County Libraries presents special reading challenges during the summer to encourage reading among children from birth and up, as well as teens and adults. “All Together Now” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Online registration for the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge, which takes place at all Fort Bend County Libraries…
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Fort Bend County hosting free festival to celebrate culture of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders
The most ethnically diverse county in the Houston area – and all of Texas, for that matter – will host a free, family-friendly festival this weekend to celebrate the culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The second annual AAPI Festival, held in conjunction with Asian American and…
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Fort Bend DA: Man sentenced to 50 years in prison for shooting death of woman in ‘abusive relationship’
RICHMOND, Texas (KIAH) — A Houston man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for murdering his girlfriend after she tried to end an “abusive relationship,” Fort Bend County prosecutors said. Sheldon Wilfred Vashawn Magee, 48, was convicted of murder and sentenced by a jury last week,…
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DYNASTY: FB Marshall continues to be THE BRAND in Texas track and field
When you look at national times in track and field, the state of Texas just jumps off the page. The competition is fierce. For the sixth time since 2013, Fort Bend Marshall boys track and field are Class 5A UIL Texas State Champions. “This is Texas. It’s not supposed to…
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Fort Bend ISD’s Barrington Place Elementary to receive $13.4M in renovations
Funds from the district’s 2023 bond will cover $13.4 million in upgrades to Barrington Place Elementary School. (Community Impact staff) Funds from Fort Bend ISD’s 2023 bond will allow Barrington Place Elementary School to receive a second phase of improvements. What’s happening? Fort Bend ISD’s board of trustees approved a…
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Westpark Tollway set to be ‘re-envisioned’: What that could mean for your commute, fees and the community
HOUSTON – The West Park Tollway is set to be “re-envisioned,” the Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones announced on Monday, saying a study would be conducted on the roadway. Harris County Precinct 4 said it will work with regional partners — including Fort Bend County…
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Weather Alert Day: Flash Flood Warning issued for Houston area
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Houston and surrounding areas. This includes parts of Harris, Brazoria, and Fort Bend Counties. The Warning goes until 1:30 p.m. It is best to stay off the roads in this area, as multiple high water spots are being reported.
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Wildlife photographer to share experiences at Missouri City branch library on May 20
Award-winning wildlife photographer Chris Narvaez will share his expertise and experience at a special program, “Wildlife Adventure Photography,” at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch Library on Saturday, May 20, from 2-3 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library. Narvaez will share his adventures capturing…
